helsinki jacket sewing pattern

Description

This unlined, oversized jacket can be sewn in two ways: as a semi-cropped jacket with shaped side pockets or as a longer car coat that has front patch pockets with flaps. Both versions have a dramatic oversized collar, a substantial front crossover so the jacket will give you coverage without any closures, and dropped sleeves for a relaxed look. It’s a versatile topper that complements many outfits. Choose lightweight linen, canvas, or denim for a fun, breezy spring and summer jacket, then sew it again using a heavier wool coating for a cozy version that will carry you through fall and winter. This jacket is intentionally oversized. For a more fitted jacket you might want to sew one size smaller.

Suggested Fabrics

This pattern works best with medium- to heavyweight woven fabrics like linen, canvas, denim, brocade, and wool coating. Medium-weight home-decorating fabrics could also be a good option for this style. Use self fabric or lighter weight fabric for the pocket bags (View A).

Notions

Coordinating thread, fusible interfacing, optional bias binding to finish the facing edge and the seam allowances.